Lake Central High School

8400 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 3,069 students in grades 9-12, Lake Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,069 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lake Central High School's student population of 3,069 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 152 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,069 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
152 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Central High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Central High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#392 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lake Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
20%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lake Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lake Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lake Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lake Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lake Central High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Central High School's ranking?
Lake Central High School is ranked #392 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lake Central High School often compared to?
Lake Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crown Point High School, Hanover Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Central High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Central High School is 94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lake Central High School?
3,069 students attend Lake Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lake Central High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Central High School?
Lake Central High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Central High School offer ?
Lake Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lake Central High School part of?
Lake Central High School is part of Lake Central School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,069 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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